News
Derry Woman Pleads Guilty to COVID-19 Fraud
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A Derry woman pleaded guilty today in federal court for her role in attempting to fraudulently obtain $2.5 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief funds, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
Education
The Guild of NH Woodworkers Collaborates with Franklin Middle School
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According to Jon Siegel, one of the founders of the Guild, this collaboration with Franklin Middle School is the beginning of an exploratory phase for the nonprofit – regarding potential partnerships with schools across the state.
News
Woman, 54, Accused of Stabbing 75-Year-Old Man To Death in Manchester
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Attorney General John M. Formella and Manchester Police Chief Allen D. Aldenberg announce that Carrie Drake, 54, has been arrested in connection with the death of Vernon Hayford, 75, in Manchester, New Hampshire Sunday morning.
Business & Economy
NH Department of Agriculture Launches Crop Loss Program, Accepting Applications
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The $8 Million program, developed in collaboration with staff from UNH Cooperative Extension, is designed to help New Hampshire Farmers who suffered significant crop losses as a result of extreme weather conditions which negatively impacted farms during 2023.
Courts & Corrections
Maine Man Indicted for Lacing Ice Cream with THC at Newmarket Café
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According to the charging documents, Flore laced a batch of coffee-Oreo flavored ice cream with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a schedule I controlled drug, and stored the THC-laced ice cream with other batches of ice cream in a freezer at the Roots Café in Newmarket, New Hampshire, where the ice cream was then sold to public consumers.
Business & Economy
NH Activates Info Center for Everything You Need To Know About the April 8 Eclipse
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As part of the state’s planning, the Joint Information Center (JIC) will be activated starting Thursday, February 29, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
News
Biden Grants Major Disaster Relief for Three NH Counties
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On Tuesday, President Joe Biden granted Gov. Chris Sununu’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to a severe storm and flooding in the month of December that resulted in significant costs to local communities. Carroll, Coos and Grafton counties are included in the declaration.
Education
NH Students Completing AP Exams Rank Highest in US for Mid- to Top-Tier Scores
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Overall, 3,400 New Hampshire students in the Class of 2023 took at least one AP exam, as educators continue to encourage a wider and more diverse population of students to participate in AP.
News
One Person Dies in Litchfield Fire
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Positive identification of the victim and cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy that will take place at the NH State Medical Examiner’s Office in Concord, NH, on 2/21/24.